19 - AN ALABASTER SCULPTURE "MOTHER AND CHILD," 20TH CENTURY

AN ALABASTER SCULPTURE "MOTHER AND CHILD," 20TH CENTURY A carved alabaster figural group depicting a seated mother tenderly embracing a young child, their faces turned toward one another in an intimate pose. The mother is modeled with her hair drawn into a bun, while the child wraps its arms around her shoulders. The figures are carved as a unified composition with softly polished surfaces and detailed treatment of the hair, hands, and facial features. Raised on an integral textured support and mounted on a variegated gray marble base. Dimensions: H: 16 3/4 in., (42.5 cm.) Condition: Overall good condition with scattered surface wear. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.